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RED BANK: FRANK TALK ABOUT RACE AT RBPL
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Gilda Rogers is your host, as Red Bank Library presents the first in a series of free presentations entitled LET’S TALK ABOUT RACE. It’s being branded by the Red BankContinue reading "RED BANK: FRANK TALK ABOUT RACE AT RBPL"
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August 24th, 2015 @ 12pm
Remember: Nothing makes a Red Bank friend happier than to hear "I saw you on Red Bank Green!"
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LINCROFT: CLEARWATER COMES TO BCC
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The works of legendary folk musician and activist Pete Seeger (left) and Clearwater Festival founder Bob Killian (right) are celebrated during the 40th anniversary edition of the annual free musicContinue reading "LINCROFT: CLEARWATER COMES TO BCC"
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August 24th, 2015 @ 4am
TINTON FALLS: A SPECIAL SERVICE FOR 9-11
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Rabbi Marc Kline of Monmouth Reform Temple (at left, with torah) recently joined 150 Reform Rabbis and the national NAACP in a 40 day, 860 mile march from Selma, ALContinue reading "TINTON FALLS: A SPECIAL SERVICE FOR 9-11"
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August 24th, 2015 @ 4am
RED BANK: TWO NIGHTS OF PEACE ‘N MUSIC
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Woodstock-era icon Graham Nash takes to the Basie boards on Saturday…while fellow festival veterans, the not-so-sly Family Stone, headline a 70s Rock and Funk Fest on Sunday.    One weekendContinue reading "RED BANK: TWO NIGHTS OF PEACE ‘N MUSIC"
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August 21st, 2015 @ 12pm
RED BANK: PROWN MADE HONORARY ROTARIAN
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(L-R): Red Bank Rotary Club committee members Joseph Greca and Michael Toscano and Past President Denise Benbrook selected David Prown as Honorary Rotarian at a club meeting earlier this summer.Continue reading "RED BANK: PROWN MADE HONORARY ROTARIAN"
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August 21st, 2015 @ 6am
Press release from Deputy Chief Stephen Dollinger, Middletown Township Police Department The Middletown Police Department is currently recruiting volunteers to serve on its Domestic Violence Response Team (DVRT). In affiliationContinue reading "M’TOWN PD SEEKS RESPONSE VOLUNTEERS"
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August 21st, 2015 @ 6am
SHREWSBURY: COUNTY NAMES LIBRARY CHIEF
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In a meeting at the Monmouth County Library’s Eastern Branch in Shrewsbury, Judith Tolchin (third from left in front row) was named director of the library system by the membersContinue reading "SHREWSBURY: COUNTY NAMES LIBRARY CHIEF"
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August 19th, 2015 @ 6am
RED BANK: DIFFERENT STROKES ON THE RIVER
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Nice gig if you can get it… and you can, if you come down to Marine Park on Saturday.  It’s called a “gig” boat… that is, when it’s not beingContinue reading "RED BANK: DIFFERENT STROKES ON THE RIVER"
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August 19th, 2015 @ 6am
Press release from Mental Health Association of Monmouth County Families and individuals whose lives were impacted by Hurricane Sandy will be provided with free mental health and expert information andContinue reading "RED BANK: RWJ SUPPORTS SANDY COUNSELING"
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August 19th, 2015 @ 6am
RED BANK: A WALK OF FAME FOR LOCAL MUTTS
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All Dogs Go to Hollywood  as Red Bank RiverCenter presents the latest of its canine-friendly Dog Days events Tuesday evening. At a time of year when Hollywood separates its summerContinue reading "RED BANK: A WALK OF FAME FOR LOCAL MUTTS"
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August 17th, 2015 @ 5pm
RED BANK: STATION STOP FOR JAZZ, SOUL
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The O’Jays team with their chart-topping ’70s soul contemporary Gladys Knight for a Basie doubleheader on Thursday. Saxman Boney James (below) throws fusion-jazz buffs a bone on Wednesday.    AsContinue reading "RED BANK: STATION STOP FOR JAZZ, SOUL"
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August 17th, 2015 @ 12pm
RED BANK: FILM, FOOD, FORTUNE AND FIRSTIES
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The documentary feature AUGUST WILSON: THE GROUND ON WHICH I STAND receives a free public-welcome screening on August 19 at Two River Theater. The 7:30 pm event is just partContinue reading "RED BANK: FILM, FOOD, FORTUNE AND FIRSTIES"
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August 17th, 2015 @ 6am
RED BANK: LUNCH IS ON THE PILGRIM KIDS
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As part of a community outreach initiative, the Youth Ministry at Pilgrim Baptist Church of Red Bank recently purchased and packed approximately 160 bag lunches for the less fortunate inContinue reading "RED BANK: LUNCH IS ON THE PILGRIM KIDS"
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August 14th, 2015 @ 6am
LITTLE SILVER: GRAND SLAM FOR SUMMER 2015
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A Tug of War served to help students develop team-building skills, as Red Bank Regional’s Summer Slam program held a culminating day of activities at Thompson Park in Lincroft. PressContinue reading "LITTLE SILVER: GRAND SLAM FOR SUMMER 2015"
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August 14th, 2015 @ 6am
RED BANK: PAGING THE DOCS OF ROCK
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The Docs of Rock — a band of moonlighting medical professionals and educators, led by Dr. Lawrence Sykoff, Ed.D. (fifth from left) — take it back to the Downtown onContinue reading "RED BANK: PAGING THE DOCS OF ROCK"
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August 14th, 2015 @ 6am
LINCROFT: EMERGING FROM THE RUBBISH
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Conjured through “distressed” materials, the fiber art creations of artist Kevan Lunney are on display at the Monmouth Museum, beginning with a public-welcome reception this Friday evening. There have beenContinue reading "LINCROFT: EMERGING FROM THE RUBBISH"
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August 12th, 2015 @ 12pm
RED BANK: EVERY BOWL FEEDS A SOUL
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Three not-for-profit Red Bank institutions — including The Art Alliance (above) and JBJ Soul Kitchen (below) — join forces on August 30, during a special event aimed at battling hungerContinue reading "RED BANK: EVERY BOWL FEEDS A SOUL"
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August 12th, 2015 @ 6am
RED BANK: A DIANA ROSS TRIBUTE
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Jillian Rhys McCoy — center, between fellow vocal dynamos Layonne Holmes and Reagan Richards — brings her Diana Ross tribute show to the stage of Two River Theater, as part ofContinue reading "RED BANK: A DIANA ROSS TRIBUTE"
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August 10th, 2015 @ 6am
RUMSON: CBI GOES ‘ABOVE AND BEYOND’
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Congregation B’nai Israel’s “Lunch and a Movie” series continues on Thursday, August 13, with a screening of producer Nancy Spielberg’s documentary feature ABOVE AND BEYOND. Press release from Congreagtion B’NaiContinue reading "RUMSON: CBI GOES ‘ABOVE AND B ...
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August 10th, 2015 @ 3am
LITTLE SILVER: SUNDAY NIGHT CONCERTS RETURN
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Shore music evergreens Pat Guadagno, Dave McCarthy and Pam McCoy team up for the first show in a free August concert series in Little Silver. Taylor Tote, below, takes theContinue reading "LITTLE SILVER: SUNDAY NIGHT CONCERTS RETURN"
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August 7th, 2015 @ 2pm
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LONG LIVE LOCAL NEWS!
"Long Live Local News" flags from redbankgreen's 20th anniversary celebration in Marine Park Tuesday prove to be the perfect compliment to s ...
MUMS AND WITCHES
17 Prospect Ave (Photo by Partyline contributor Chris Havens)  
KAYAKERS CLEAR RIVER JUNK
Partyline photo: "The Navesink Nymphs" clear floating tires from the river.
PAINT IT PURPLE?
Caption: ‘Should it be done purple?’ Perfect day. (Photo and text by Partyline contributor Chris Havens)  
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MANTIS (PRAYING) AT CHURCH
Partyliner photographs praying mantis at church.
SOMEWHERE OVER THE RAINBOW
Stunning rainbow over Red Bank as a big weekend storm approaches.
“FESTIVA” YACHT DOCKED AT MARINE PARK
Festiva, an 85-foot yacht, was docked at Marine Park on Friday night. Red Bank Green spoke to the owner, Everett Moore, who said that it was ...
OH NO! ELMO LOST!
A lost Elmo appears to be reaching out for help through the redbankgreen Partyline.
NAVESINK SPILLS OVER
Nor'easter stacks tides up in the Navesink, pushing the river over its (Red) banks.
BUZZ LIGHTYEAR WATCHES LINE DANCERS
redbankgreen Partyline captures Buzz Lighyear watching the line dancers on Broadwalk Monday night. 
EGRET-FUL END TO SUMMER
A great egret patrols the shallows of the Swimming River in front of the Red Bank Primary School last week. Submitted by Brian Donohue
COMMUNITY MESSAGE BOARD NOW OPEN ON HUDSON AVENUE
Community message board open! The RBPD has placed a mobile display board on Hudson Avenue. Send captions and messages you’d like to se ...
A CHIEF’S FAREWELL
Funeral services at St. James church and a large American flag suspended over Broad Street from an RBFD hook and ladder for former Red Bank ...
COIFFING GUARD
redbankgreen Partyline captures super cool crossing guard just chilllin'.
SURF TACO RE-OPENS NEW LOOK DINING ROOM
Partyliner captures Surf Taco's new look dining room.
STEEPLETOP RAVEN
redbankgreen Partyline: a raven calls out from atop the steeple of St. James Church.
CARPENTER OR COMPETITOR? HOT DOG TRUCK RIVALS EMERGE IN RED BANK
On the redbankgreen Partyline: with two new hot dog vendors opening this summer, even a carpenter's box truck makes one wonder.
BOONDOCKS SWAN
redbankgreen Partyline: Swan on the Navesink River as seen from Boondocks restaurant.
9/11 TRIBUTE
Bailey Bryce Holiday and her father Bobby Holiday Jr. paint the lawn at Riverside Gardens Park Tuesday in preparation for the upcoming comme ...
PILGRIM BAPTIST TO JAMAICA
Recently, Pilgrim Baptist Church of Red Bank traveled to Trelawny Parish of Jamaica on a Relief & Recovery Mission Trip.  The Mission T ...